Classic Jambalaya Recipe (Step-by-Step) | HowToCook.Recipes

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while beans are economical.

Over medium high heat in a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the sausage for about 5 minutes, occasionally stirring. Once the sausage becomes lightly browned, transfer to a plate and set aside.

Next, add the remaining olive oil to the pan and add the bell peppers, celery, jalapeño, onion, and garlic, sautéing for 6 minutes or until softened. Once the onions are softened, add in the crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, rice, cajun seasoning, thyme, crushed red pepper, and bay leaf and stir to combine. Cook the mixture until it reaches a simmer, then cover the pan and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through. Be sure to stir every 4-5 minutes or so, so that the rice does not burn.

When the rice is nearly cooked through, add the shrimp and okra, stirring occasionally until the shrimp are cooked. Discard the bay leaf and remove from heat. Garnish with green onion and serve hot.

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